The leader of Somalia's Hizbul Islam insurgent, Sheikh Hassan Dahir Aweys has warned some members of his group against extorting money from civilians.
Speaking to people in Afgoye town, some 30 km west of Mogadishu, Sheikh Aweys said extortion brings bad image to the personality of the person and the group he represent, thus warning that any member found guilty will be dealt with in accordance to Islamic Law.
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